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Loved by the locals: Auckland
Spread over 4000km of designated marine park, the glistening waters of the Hauraki Gulf reach from the shores of Auckland...
Auckland Sky Tower and the illuminated light path bicycle lane beside the highway. © Mlenny
Tuakau Hotel Visit website
Let historic Tuakau Hotel's elegance embrace you. Each of the 10 hotel rooms and 6 apartments has its own climate control to suit your personal needs. . . . More . . .
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Five picks for a weekend in Takapuna
A short drive across Auckland’s harbour bridge leads to an iconic beach, great cafés and, in summer, water-based activities in the warm sea. Read the story . . .
Mission Bay Visit website
Mission Bay is a waterfront haven for all Aucklanders. Built around the idyllic, pohutukawa-lined beach and separated from the central city by a brief and . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: West Auckland
Do what the locals do in West Auckland. Read the story . . .
Grange Motor Lodge Visit website
AA Supreme Host of the Year Award 2004 & 2005. Winner: Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Award for Tourism and Hospitality 2008. . . . More . . .
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Great Barrier Island: a rugged road trip
It’s as if a chunk of Coromandel Peninsula floated off to the north. There’s the surf beach side and the quieter bay side, like Coromandel, with the steep choppy spine in between. Read the story . . .
Mercer Backpackers Visit website
Historic Mercer Hotel Backpackers is at Mercer Airport on Koheroa Rd between SH 1 at Mercer and SH 2 at Mangatawhiri. . . . More . . .
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Urban explorer: Ponsonby
Wealthy, good-looking and oh-so-hip, if Ponsonby was a kid you went to school with, you’d probably hate them. Read the story . . .
Sandspit Holiday Park Visit website
Sandspit Holiday Park is a beautiful beach front family camp located just 7km from Warkworth township and just a short stroll from the Kawau Ferry. . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: East Auckland
Do what the locals do in East Auckland. Read the story . . .
Bookmark Secondhand Book Shop Visit website
Purveyors of quality secondhand, used and rare books.Situated in historic Devonport, just a short 10 minute ferry ride from Downtown Auckland. . . . More . . .
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Urban explorer: Point Chevalier
If you’re partial to a peninsula and you like your city settlements on the quirky side, the trio of suburbs near central Auckland’s inner harbour is well worth exploring. Read the story . . .
Waiuku Motel Visit website
QUIET * CENTRAL * SPACIOUS * CLEAN * CONVENIENT * COMFORTABLE * AFFORDABLE* Welcome to our charming town of Waiuku, we invite you to Waiuku . . . More . . .
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Firth of Thames: the gentle way south
The alternate road heading south from Auckland, along the Firth of Thames, is a quiet, visual treat with lots to see and do. Read the story . . .
Skydive Auckland Visit website
At Skydive Auckland we offer the highest tandem skydive in New Zealand's North Island, where you can jump from 16,500ft! Attached to your instructor you . . . More . . .
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Urban explorer: Queen Street
Queen Street is considered Auckland’s main street, the axis on which the city spins. Read the story . . .
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